Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens after two days

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Aug 16 2013 | 4:45 PM IST
Jammu-Srinagar national highway was today reopened for vehicular traffic after remaining closed for two days due to landslides triggered by heavy rains in Ramban and Udhampur districts of the state.
The 300-km long highway was reopened for vehicular traffic late this afternoon after clearance of landslides by men and machines of Border Roads Organisation (BRO), police said.
The highway was closed on Wednesday following landslides.
Passenger vehicles were allowed to move, but heavy transport vehicles were not allowed today.
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First Published: Aug 16 2013 | 4:45 PM IST

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